Zhang Neuroscience Research Laboratories
CV: Vikram Jadhav
Contact Information
Department of Physiology
Loma Linda University
Loma Linda , CA 92350
(Tel) (909) 558-4300, extension 48676 / 48630
(Fax) (909) 558-4887
vjadhav@som.llu.edu
Education and Training
August 1999 - July 2004
PhD Pharmacology
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
June 1993 - January 1999
MBBS (Equivalent of MD)
Seth GS Medical College and KEM Hospital
University of Bombay, India
June 1991 - March 1993
College Diploma: Major (Science)
DG Ruparel College of Arts, Science & Commerce
Jurisdiction of University of Bombay
Professional Experience
Experience October 2004 - Present
Postdoctoral Fellow
Neuroscience Research Division
Loma Linda University and Medical Center
PI: Dr John Zhang (Prof of Neurosurgery, Physiology and Pharmacology, Director of Neurosurgery Research)
August 1999 - October 2004
Graduate Research Fellow
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
Cerebrovascular Pharmacology Lab of Dr. TJ-F Lee: studying the physiology and pathophysiology of prostaglandin E 2 and hemoglobin in cerebral circulation using: In vitro isolated blood vessel preparation (tissue bath), Immunohistochemistry, Surgical microdissection (porcine, rat, and rabbit), Real time live calcium imaging, Confocal & Fluorescence microscopy, Western Blotting, Tissue cryosectioning, Primary cultures of vascular smooth muscle and neuronal ganglion cells, Statistical softwares including Sigmastat, Sigmaplot, SPSS and Microcal Origin
January 1999 - July 1999
Medical Officer
Pharmacology & Liposome Research Center
KEM Hosp
Bombay
Conducted clinical trials to evaluate intramuscular Nimesulide in human volunteers, Completed a pilot research project on the rationality of usage of Cephalosporins
April 1998 - January 1999
Medical Advisor
Siro Research Center
MUCOS Pharmaceuticals Ltd (MUCOS Pharma Group - Germany )
Bombay
Conducted seminars and prepared instructional handouts for med representatives, Independently compiled and authored literature for drugs developed by MUCOS
January 1998 - January 1999
Resident Medical Intern
Seth GS Medical College - KEM Hospital, RN Cooper Hospital, Nawrosjee Wadia Childrens and Maternity Hospitals, Oshiwara Maternity Hospitals, Malvani Health Center, Bombay
Rotations in Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Psychiatry, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Ophthalmology-ENT, Preventive and Social medicine, Emergency Medicine, Radiology, Infectious diseases, Skin and venereal diseases, Dental
June 1995 - August 1995
Short Term Research Scholarship for Medical Students
Seth GS Medical College, Bombay
Research scholarship awarded by Indian Council for Medical Research. The project involved examination of patients to calculate incidence of congenital absence of Dorsalis Pedis artery and its statistical implications when compared to existing literature.
Awards
2nd place overall for oral and poster presentation - (14 th Annual Combined Research Symposium at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine Alpha Omega Alpha Chapter)Graduate Student Representative in School Library Committee 2000-01, 2002-03
Short Term Research Studentship, Indian Council for Medical Research 1995
Chief Editor of Medical College Newspaper and Magazine 1995, 1996
Office Bearer on Elected Students Council of Medical College 1995
Best Annual Seminar in Anatomy, Seth GS Medical College 1993
Certificate of Merit, Maharashtra (State) Talent Search Examination 1991
Certificate of Merit, Bombay Talent Search Examination 1990
Certificate of Merit, United Nations Organization All India Exam 1988, 1989
Young Scientist Award, Bombay Science Teachers' Association 1989
8th rank in State, High School Scholarship Examination 1988
Shield of Honor, Bombay Math Board Examination 1985, 1988
Shield of Honor for Academics, Sainik School Satara (Military School) 1987, 1988
5th rank in State, Sainik School Entrance Examination 1986
Certificate of Merit, Middle School Scholarship Examination 1985
Won All India level (National) Debating, Elocution, Quiz & Literary competitions
Won prizes in dramatics and theatre at interschool and intercollegiate level
Won intercollegiate Lawn Tennis competitions
Publications
Jadhav V, Jabre A, Lin SZ, Lee TJ. (2004) EP1- and EP3-receptors mediate PGE2-induced constriction of porcine large cerebral arteries. Journal of Cerebral Blood Flow and Metabolism (In Press).
A Jabre, V Jadhav, T J-F Lee. (2004) The 'tissue bath', an in vitro technique to study vasospasm in the animal model. Abstract & Presentation-American Association of Neurological Surgery 72nd Annual Meeting.
V Jadhav, A Jabre, and TJ Lee. (2004) Role of endogenous prostaglandin E2 in modulation of autonomic neurotransmission in cerebral arteries. Abstract-34th Annual Society for Neuroscience Meeting.
A Jabre, V Jadhav (co-first author), T J-F Lee. (2003) Oxyhemoglobin potentiation of thromboxane A2-induced contraction of porcine basilar arteries. In Proceedings of 8th International Vasospasm Meeting, edited by Macdonald RL, Thieme , New York .
V Jadhav, A Jabre, TJ Lee. (2003) EP1 receptor mediates PGE2-induced constriction of porcine large cerebral arteries. Abstract -The Pharmacologist 45(2):26-27
V Jadhav and T J-F Lee. (2003) PGE2 constricts porcine large cerebral arteries. Abstract -Expt Biol 2003, FASEB J; 17(4) Part 1: 147.1
V Jadhav, A Jabre, T J-F Lee. Synergism between cerebral vasospasm spasmogens in isolated porcine basilar arteries (to be submitted).
V Jadhav and TJ Lee. Role of endogenous prostaglandin E2 in modulation of autonomic neurotransmission in cerebral arteries (to be submitted).
V Jadhav and TJ Lee. Role of prostaglandin E2 in cerebral vascular physiology and pathophysiology (to be submitted).
Professional Memberships
American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics
Society for Neuroscience
Medical Council of India and Maharashtra Medical Council
Miscellaneous
Freelance writer and columnist
